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S396 FYG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,657 mi
Last recorded77,657 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 FYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front head lamps lens dull

Front slightly marked

Inner sills weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake hoses corroding

fuel filler neck pipes corroding

suspension corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2018 77,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front head lamps lens dull

Front slightly marked

Inner sills weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake hoses corroding

fuel filler neck pipes corroding

suspension corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,536 miles

Rear suspension components corroding

both front tyres inner shoulders worn

child seat fitted

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated, aims slightly impeaded

Fail 3 Jun 2017 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, rear section brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear suspension components corroding

both front tyres inner shoulders worn

child seat fitted

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated, aims slightly impeaded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,110 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 68,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 68,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,084 miles

both front headlights beam pattern poor

front and rear springs starting to corrode

handbrake cables starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jul 2014 66,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlights beam pattern poor

front and rear springs starting to corrode

handbrake cables starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all rear suspension components badly corroded

both rear bump stops perishing but still secure

nearside front seat belt retaining button for buckle missing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all rear suspension components badly corroded

both rear bump stops perishing but still secure

nearside front seat belt retaining button for buckle missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,650 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

flexi surround come away from front pipe

Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,650 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

flexi surround come away from front pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,690 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 57,690 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,612 miles

2 of 5 upper stop lamp bulbs not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 45,711 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,054 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,226 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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S396 FYG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S396 FYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S396 FYG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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